Midnight tattoo by bamboo phi phi

Midnight Tattoo specializes in bamboo hand-poke tattoos, the traditional Southeast Asian method. The process is slower and quieter than machine tattooing, and many travelers find the experience itself to be the souvenir. The artists in this Tonsai Village studio are skilled with both traditional Thai designs and custom work. The bamboo method tends to heal faster in tropical heat — a practical advantage when you're heading straight to the beach.